Senior Project Manager Digital Transformation

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Public Sector organisation is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead a crucial ERP implementation under the Equip Programme in Northern Ireland. The role includes leading service delivery transitions and managing stakeholder relations. Candidates must have 3-5 years of project management experience, PRINCE2, and AgilePM certifications. The position offers a competitive salary with hybrid working arrangements. Join a legacy-defining programme impacting over 76,000 employees.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Impact on over 76,000 employees

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in project management within a major organization.
• Experience with leading ICT projects over £100k.
• Strong understanding of ITIL is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of services from project to live.
• Manage phased Go-Live complexities.
• Ensure compliance with HSC governance standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Service transition

Governance adherence

Vendor management

Education

PRINCE2 (Practitioner)

AgilePM

PMP certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

HSC systems

Job description

MCS Group is proud to exclusively partner with a prominent Public Sector organisation to recruit a Senior Project Manager.

The Role

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a background in complex ERP implementations? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Equip Programme, one of the UK's largest public sector digital transformations.

This role is critical to the next phase of our journey. You will take the lead on Service Delivery and Transition. You will report directly to the Technical Work-stream Lead, ensuring that the legacy Finance, HR, and Payroll systems across 16 legal entities are successfully replaced by a modern, integrated solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Transition: Lead the transition of services from the project phase to the live environment.
• Release Management: Manage the complexities of a granular, phased Go-Live.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Navigate delivery challenges between internal ITS teams and external consultancy vendors.
• Governance: Ensure all change requests and technical workstreams adhere to strict HSC governance and PRINCE2/Agile standards.

What You Need to Succeed

• Experience: At least 3-5 years in a project management role within a major organisation (200+ staff / £50m+ budget).
• Technical Breadth: Proven experience leading ICT projects over £100k or complex workstreams on programmes over £5m.
• Service Management: A strong understanding of ITIL (Practitioner level highly desirable).
• Systems Knowledge: Previous experience with HSC systems or Oracle ERP implementations is a significant advantage.
• Qualifications: PRINCE2 (Practitioner), AgilePM, or PMP certification is essential.

The Benefits

• Impact: Work on a legacy-defining programme that impacts over 76,000 employees.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid working model with the majority of work performed remotely after an initial 2-4 week familiarisation period - You must Live and have the Right to work in Northern Ireland.
• Salary: PAYE £28.48/h | £55,536y
• Duration: Initially 31/Oct/2026
• Start: February 2026
• Full Time, Monday-Friday 37.5hours/week

To Apply: For a confidential discussion regarding this vacancy, please submit your CV to Corey Hillis at MCS Group via the application link, or call [phone].

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Please Note: This position might be subject to an Access NI check. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. This will be considered in line with Access NI code of practice and MCS Group's Access NI policies.

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